Luxinar, previously known as Rofin-Sinar UK Ltd, has been at the forefront
of laser technology for over 20 years and is a leading manufacturer of
sealed carbon dioxide (CO2) laser sources up to 1000W. To date, we have an
installed base of over 18000 lasers worldwide.

Excited by the successful growth in recent years, Austrian investors CMR
bought the company in 2017. We are continuing to grow, and the rebrand to
Luxinar has come about as part of this transition.

Product Portfolio

Applications

Ceramic

Technical ceramics such as alumina (Al2O3) are
traditionally quite difficult to machine, due to their brittleness and
hardness. CO2 laser processing reduces mechanical stress, allowing lines,
slots, holes and other features to be machined. The laser's pulse regime is
critical when processing ceramic, so the capability of our SR 15i to deliver
long pulses up to 1 millisecond is a distinct advantage in these
applications.

Glass

Our CO2 lasers can make marks on a range of glass
surfaces. Applications may be decorative, functional or technical. From
decoration of high-end glassware to subtle traceability codes on beverage
bottles, our systems have applications in the pharmaceutical, automotive,
cosmetic, beverage and tableware industries. Our IP66-rated laser markers
are engineered to withstand the harsh environments typically encountered in
these industries.

Metals

Our CO2 lasers can cut metals including stainless and
mild steel, thin aluminium, and other non-ferrous metals. CO2 laser cutting
is more precise than traditional methods. Complex profiles can be produced
with minimal waste, and the non-contact nature of the process means there is
no tool wear or breakage. Edge quality is generally good, minimising the
need for post-process finishing. Other processes such as welding and
drilling may be possible in some cases.

Paper & card

Paper and card materials respond well to CO2 laser
processing, and can be cut, marked, scribed and perforated. Our systems are
used to mark packaging in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries,
where high-contrast marks are applied to inked surfaces. Intricate designs
can be cut with ease and flexibility, to make greeting cards and
invitations, for example. Self-adhesive labels can be kiss-cut without
damage to the backing paper, holes are perforated through the pages of
passports as a security feature, and paper products can be cut during
production, on the fly at high speed.

Plastics

Our versatile CO2 lasers can process a range of plastic
materials for packaging, displays, automotive and other applications. Laser
processing is flexible and efficient. High absorption and low thermal
conductivity means that little energy is wasted. We offer CO2 lasers at
three different wavelengths for optimal results, and can help you to select
the best one for your application.

Rubber

CO2 lasers can be used to process rubber in a variety of
ways. Rubber sheets can be ablated to create rubber stamps, holes can be
drilled in silicone teats for baby bottles, and windscreen wiper blades and
door seals can be cut and drilled for the automotive industry. Texture can
be added to shoe soles by ablation or scribing the rubber, producing an
effect which is both decorative and functional.

Textiles

Our CO2 lasers can create patterns on your jeans, trim
the fabric for your car interior, and cut the material for your clothes.
Both natural and synthetic textiles can be processed using our lasers. Laser
processing is flexible, allowing designs to be created and modified with
ease. The laser cuts most fabrics cleanly and at high speed, simultaneously
sealing the edges to prevent fraying.

Wood

Compared with traditional woodworking methods, CO2 laser
cutting is fast and precise, allowing complex shapes to be cut out with
ease. Laser processing minimises waste, produces no sawdust, and eliminates
the problems caused by tool wear and breakage. Lasers can also mark and
engrave wood, producing high quality results; applications could be for
identification or purely decorative.

Our industrially-proven sealed CO2 laser sources are based on a
diffusion-cooled slab principle that produces a high-quality, round and
symmetrical beam. These lasers are available with power levels from 125W to
1kW at three different wavelengths, allowing us to tailor solutions to our
customers’ specific needs. Our MULTISCAN laser marking systems offer an
inkless method to apply text, graphics and barcodes to a wide range of
materials.

The LXR 100 is a femtosecond laser source based on patented technology from
Luxinar. With target applications in the electronics industry and medical
device manufacturing, the LXR 100 is available with three wavelength options
and rated power of 100W.

MULTISCAN VS – 125W CO₂ laser marking system

The MULTISCAN HE has been specifically developed for use in harsh
environments where liquids or dust may be present. Its IP66 rating means
that it can even work on production lines which must be regularly washed
down in order to comply with strict hygiene regulations.

IP66 rating to withstand harsh environments (humidity, dust, water)

Up to 75000 bottles per hour

1.6m articulated arm for ease of siting

Remote keyboard and display

MULTISCAN VS – 125W CO₂ laser marking system

The MULTISCAN VS provides a compact, mobile solution to laser coding.
Designed as a fully integrated system, it incorporates the laser, beam
delivery, cooling and control systems into a single compact unit. Its small
footprint and articulated arm make for easy integration into existing
production lines.

Up to 1200 characters per second

Fully integrated and self-contained unit

Compact and mobile, with small footprint

1.2m articulated arm

OEM 45iX – 450W sealed CO₂ laser source

The OEM series of CO2 lasers represent a compact solution that can be easily
integrated into industrial processing production lines. The OEM 45iX
includes an integrated RF power supply, enabling the laser to produce short
optical pulses with high peak power or quasi-CW output. There is also the
option for an absorbing thin film reflector (ATFR) to prevent back
reflection issues.

IP56 rating

Wavelengths 10.6µm, 10.25µm, 9.3µm

Short, optical pulse with high peak power or quasi-CW output

Minimum shipment power 20% higher than rated power

OEM 65iX – 650W sealed CO₂ laser source

The OEM series of CO2 lasers represent a compact solution that can be easily
integrated into industrial processing production lines. The separate RF
power supply allows flexible integration, and enables the laser to produce
short optical pulses with high peak power or quasi-CW output. There is also
the option for an absorbing thin film reflector (ATFR) to prevent back
reflection issues.

IP56 rating

Wavelengths 10.6µm and 10.25µm

Short, optical pulse with high peak power or quasi-CW output

Minimum shipment power 20% higher than rated power

SCX 35 – 350W sealed CO₂ laser source

The SCX 35 laser source, with an output power of up to 350W, is designed for
integration into industrial processing systems and is often used for cutting
applications such as plastics and wood. It includes a separate RF power
supply which enables the laser to produce short optical pulses with high
peak power or quasi-CW output. Due to its lightweight and robust design,
this CO2 laser is ideal for robotic applications and can be integrated
exceptionally well into systems with scanners or other beam guidance
components.

SR 10i – 125W sealed CO₂ laser source

The smallest of the SR series, the SR 10i offers power up
to 125W, along with the following key features:

IP66 rating

Wavelengths 10.6µm, 10.25µm, 9.3µm

Integrated and field replaceable RF power supplies

Compact, lightweight laser source

Simple diagnostics

Minimum shipment power 20% higher than rated power

Like all of the SR series lasers, the SR 10i is designed with an integrated
RF power supply and is hermetically sealed, making it ideal for the harshest
of industrial environments; it will withstand dust, heat and water spray.
The simple control interface and compact mechanical design of the unit
allows easy integration into laser-based processing machines used for
cutting, marking, perforating and drilling, among others. Throughput,
economy, flexibility and reliability are the main features associated with
the SR series of CO2 laser sources.

SR 15i – 175W sealed CO₂ laser source

The SR 15i offers up to 175W output power, along with the
following key features:

IP66 rating

Wavelengths 10.6µm, 10.25µm, 9.3µm

Integrated and field replaceable RF power supplies

Compact, lightweight laser source

Simple diagnostics

Minimum shipment power 20% higher than rated power

The middle laser of the SR series, the SR 15i is designed with an integrated RF power supply and is hermetically sealed, making it ideal for the harshest of industrial environments; it will withstand dust, heat and water spray. The simple control interface and compact mechanical design of the unit allows easy integration into laser-based processing machines used for cutting, marking, perforating and drilling, among others. Throughput, economy, flexibility and reliability are the main features associated with the SR series of CO2 laser sources.

SR 25i – 250W sealed CO₂ laser source

With 250W output power, the SR 25i is the highest rated
laser of the SR series.

IP66 rating

Wavelengths 10.6µm, 10.25µm, 9.3µm

Integrated and field replaceable RF power supplies

Compact, lightweight laser source

Simple diagnostics

Minimum shipment power 20% higher than rated power

The SR 25i has an integrated RF power supply design and is hermetically
sealed, making it ideal for the harshest of industrial environments; it will
withstand dust, heat and water spray. The simple control interface and
compact mechanical design of the unit allows easy integration into
laser-based processing machines used for cutting, marking, perforating and
drilling, among others. Throughput, economy, flexibility and reliability are
the main features associated with the SR series of CO2 laser sources.

Industries

Packaging

Our CO2 lasers are widely employed within the packaging
industry, where applications include cutting, perforating, scribing and
marking. Ventilation holes are made in plastic film for packaging fresh
produce, lines are scribed to make “easy tear” openings in plastic pouches,
and information is marked on cardboard boxes, plastic bottles and painted
metal cans.

Laser processing is generally fast, clean and flexible. Our CO2 lasers are
available in three different wavelengths, so that each process can be
optimised for different plastic packaging films. Marking is done without
ink, eliminating both consumable costs and mess. Perforation and scribing
processes can be precisely controlled, and specifications modified on the
fly.

Glass

Our CO2 lasers can make marks on a range of glass
surfaces. Applications may be decorative, functional or technical. From
decoration of high-end glassware to subtle traceability codes on beverage
bottles, our systems have applications in the pharmaceutical, automotive,
cosmetic, beverage and tableware industries. Our IP66-rated laser markers
are engineered to withstand the harsh environments typically encountered in
these industries. Cutting applications are limited, but lasers are routinely
used in the tableware industry to cut the rims of wine glasses, tumblers and
other drinking glasses.

Electronics

In the microelectronics industry, multiple devices are
typically fabricated at once on a single substrate. The substrate is then
cut to separate the individual components or circuits. Substrates are
typically ceramic or FR4 composite, both of which can be laser cut. The
non-contact nature of the laser process minimises the risk of damaging the
small components, reducing waste and increasing throughput.

Medical & pharmaceutical

ct traceability is critically important in the
pharmaceutical industry. Stringent regulations exist to ensure that faulty
or contaminated drugs can be traced and isolated, and counterfeit or black
market products can be identified and removed from the supply chain.

CO2 lasers can be used to apply information to pharmaceutical packaging
materials including card, foil, plastic and glass. Human-readable text and
data matrix codes are applied directly on the production line, on the fly.
Laser marks are permanent and indelible.

Not restricted to packaging applications, our CO2 lasers are useful across
the medical industry, where they can cut, perforate and mark a range of
products.

Fashion

Our CO2 lasers can create patterns on your jeans, add
texture to the soles of your shoes, and cut the fabric for your clothes.
Both natural and synthetic textiles can be processed using our lasers, and
the possibilities are endless. The flexible nature of laser processing means
that designs can be updated easily as fashions change.

CO2 lasers are employed in the manufacture of clothing, buttons, shoes, bags
and other items. Compared with traditional processing, lasers can save both
time and money, increasing productivity, improving quality, and reducing
environmental impact.

Food & beverage

Our CO2 lasers have found some surprising applications in
the food industry. From grill marking of meat products to scribing eggshells
and marking freshly baked bread rolls, our CO2 lasers are used in numerous
imaginative ways. Our lasers are also employed extensively in packaging and
bottling applications, where they can apply best before dates, batch codes
and other information at high speeds.

Laser marks are indelible and tamper-proof, and can be applied to a variety
of different packaging materials. A laser solution eliminates inks and
solvents from the production line, so the whole process is cleaner and more
environmentally friendly. Laser coding is now commonplace in market sectors
including brewery, dairy, cereals, soft drinks, and more.

Automotive

The automotive industry utilises a diverse range of
materials, including plastics, composites, textiles, leather, glass and
rubber. From the smallest interior trim components to large pillars and
bumpers, from windows, windscreen wipers and door seals to seatbelts and
airbags, CO2 lasers can replace conventional tools throughout the
manufacturing process. Processes include cutting, drilling, ablation and
marking.

Lasers are often used in conjunction with robot systems; productivity and
throughput can be improved with automated robot cells performing multiple
laser processes. Laser systems produce consistent quality and low rejection
rates, and have the flexibility to adapt easily to new designs.